Wakefield to Retford by train

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Overview: trains from Wakefield to Retford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Wakefield to Retford, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:18 View journey
Last train 20:58 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 26m View journey
Distance (km) 55
Trains / day 7 View all
Cheapest journey £7.50 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 2m
Train operators 2

Taking the train from Wakefield to Retford

So you’re considering going from Wakefield to Retford by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Wakefield and Retford

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £7.50, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Wakefield to Retford daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Retford on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 7 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:18: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 20:58: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:18: departure of first train on weekends

  • 20:58: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 1 hour and 38 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time from Wakefield to Retford

The quickest time by train is 26 minutes, travelling a total distance of 55 kilometres.

How far in advance Wakefield and Retford tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Wakefield and Retford are available 3 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your Wakefield to Retford travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Retford.

FAQs about the train journey from Wakefield to Retford

Want to know more about your journey from Wakefield to Retford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Wakefield to Retford covers a distance of 55 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.